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Teacher unions warn of staff shortages and outbreaks ahead of reopening

Jan 5, 2022 07:17
By News Northern Sound
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Teacher unions warn of staff shortages and outbreaks ahead of reopening

Yesterday the Minister for Education said the return would be challenging but there was no public health rationale for keeping them closed.

Teacher unions are warning of staff shortages and Covid-19 outbreaks ahead of the reopening of schools tomorrow.

Yesterday the Minister for Education said the return would be challenging but there was no public health rationale for keeping them closed.

Norma Foley's comment followed a meeting with officials and education partners.

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Deputy General of the teachers union, the ASTI, Diarmuid DePaor, is concerned a full return could lead to chaos:

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